Downey vs Oakdale
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downey
Westwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
Oakdale
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
262 students
| Measure | Downey Westwood, Massachusetts | Oakdale Dedham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 1,009 | #278 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1171 of 50,301 | #7915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 271 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Westwood | Dedham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 75.1).
- •Downey does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Downey does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Oakdale does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •Downey is the larger school with 271 students compared with 262.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downey better than Oakdale?
On the Success Index (US), Downey ranks higher (88.4 vs 75.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Downey and Oakdale?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Westwood and Dedham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downey: 271. Oakdale: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downey and Oakdale rank in Massachusetts?
Downey is 57th of 1,009 and Oakdale is 278th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).